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Apr 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Vigilantes Strike Back Against Everest Ransomware

Everest, a notorious ransomware group, faced a surprising setback. Their leak site, used to publish stolen data and pressure victims into paying ransoms, was hacked and defaced. The hackers left a simple message: "Don't do crime. Crime is bad. xoxo from Prague. " This incident raises questions about

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Mar 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

How to Dodge the Medusa Ransomware Trap

A serious warning has been issued by federal authorities. They are alerting individuals and organizations to be on the lookout for a dangerous ransomware campaign. This campaign has recently added hundreds of new victims to its list. The culprit is Medusa, a particularly nasty form of ransomware. Th

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Mar 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Ransomware on the Loose: Medusa's Double Extortion Scheme

In recent times, cybersecurity experts have raised alarms about a sneaky ransomware group called Medusa. This group has been causing trouble since 2021, and it's not slowing down. They use phishing to trick people into giving up their login details. Once they have what they want, they lock up the

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Mar 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Medusa Ransomware: Why You Need to Act Now

The FBI has sounded the alarm about a dangerous ransomware threat. They've warned that the Medusa ransomware group is targeting critical infrastructure. This group has been active since 2021 and has already affected at least 300 victims. They use sneaky tactics like social engineering and exploiting

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Change Healthcare's Secretive Data Breach Alert: What's the Story?

Imagine a company has a huge problem but tries to keep it quiet. That’s what happened with Change Healthcare last year. A cyberattack hit them, stealing health data from over 100 million people – the largest medical data theft in U. S. history. Instead of shouting about it, they hid the notice from

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Dec 30 2024CRIME

From AIDs Trojan to Billion-Dollar Business: The Evolution of Ransomware

In the digital world, it's not just the good guys who evolve. Ransomware, a form of malware that locks your files and demands payment, has come a long way since its 1989 debut. Let’s dive into its history and future. It all started with a floppy disk scare. The “AIDs Trojan” was the first-known ran

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Nov 26 2024BUSINESS

Starbucks Faces Scheduling Snag Due to Vendor's Ransomware Woes

Imagine you're a barista at Starbucks, eagerly checking your schedule for the week. But hold on, something's not right. Your usual platform to view and manage your shifts is down. Why? A ransomware attack has hit one of Starbucks' software vendors, causing a major hiccup. Starbucks is working hard

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Sep 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Airport Cyberattack: A Wake-Up Call for Safe Data Handling

The recent cyberattack on the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's operator, the Port of Seattle, is a stark reminder of the importance of data security. Hackers, claiming to be part of a ransomware gang called Rhysida, stole documents and encrypted some data, demanding a hefty $6 million ransom i

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Sep 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Stay Safe Online: The Rise of Crypto Scams and How to Protect Yourself

The rise of cryptocurrency has also led to an increase in crypto scams, with scammers using social media platforms to infiltrate people's lives and steal their money. In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission reported that crypto scams lost Americans $1.41 billion over 47,537 fraud reports. This trend i

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